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For those who have been following my Bike Flip thread you know I have been having all sorts of problems with the paint on it. And I think I have figured out the problem. I have not been listening to what the bike is trying to tell me. The original concept was to create a bike that felt like an...

I am sure there are other posts on this topic but I thought to share it anyway. I wanted to try and create a jig to help keep everything straight when I am building frames. I know some of the the master "build from scratch" guys advocate using same size tubing and building on a flat surface but...

Found this at a road side flea market. Contemplated buying it for parts but ended up passing. Did pick up a set of ape bars for $5.

I have been passing this building for a few years now on my way up to my mountain cottage. Always wondered about it. Sorry about the bad iphone pics.

Found this hanging at an italian market in St. Petersburg fl.

Can not believe I actually was able to finish on time. I un-decide on which photo I like. One has a nice quirkiness to it and the other a more graphic angle and a node to were I live. You guys can decide.

I had asked a question on posting a PDF file on a head light LED conversion I found on the we. Was asked to post it so am trying this method. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Step 8: Enjoy

Hay fellow members, I see from the forum stats there are thousands of members on here so if I even get a fraction of that number that would be great. My town is running a competition to select an artist to put there artwork up on billboards this coming year. It would be some great exposure for...

For all the old crusty bike builders who have been doing it for years I am wondering if you would share some of your secrets. Example: "I always put a little grease on my pedal threads to make it easier to remove them"

Love the video posts people are starting to do. Especially Lukes time lapse! Two suggestions to keep in mind: 1-TV, Movies, etc are all shot horizontally. Fills the screen better. 2- stabilize the camera either on a tripod or some surface. All that jiggling around makes it hard to see and it is...

I think I am going to try my 1st BO if I can use this frame. It has some pitting on the bottom of the stay I am worried might have weakened it. It feels solid but wondering what might happen when a 200 lb. person is riding it. Need opinions. Could I just hit it with a welder to fill in? Do...

I have this kick stand I want to use. Very rusty but have manage to soak it in some liquid wrench and it moves now but has a gritty sound when it does. Do you think I can soak it in some Naval Jelly to get the inside cleaned up better then try and get some grease in there? Is there a better...

This may be a pretty common thing but I have never seen it before. I was parting out some trash picked bikes when I came across this Looks like a skip tooth mixed with a regular chain ring. Is this common and I just never noticed before?

I have not done a lot of painting where I had to mask off areas while laying down other colors. What kind of timing do I need before removing the masking tape? As soon as the paint is dry enough to handle the piece, let completely dry, asap???

I was wondering if any one else has ever had wrinkling problems with this primer. I have never used it before so not sure what is going on. I am suspecting it is just because the temps have been a little cooler then normal. Let it dry a good 24 hours and more on some of my parts and using a...

Not sure if any one has ever posted about these before. Pretty cool electrics. http://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/vehicles/cycles/oto-cycles/

I saw some one had a post on best bike cleaner recently. I never thought I would have a preference but I accidentally left this kick stand soaking in a batch of straight Simply Green for a few days. It did a great job cleaning it up. Only had to take a tooth brush to a couple of crevices. The...

Working on prep work for the paint job on the truss bike when I noticed these marks on the stem. Wondering if they are stress fractures? When I took a wire wheel to it they seemed disappear. Any thoughts? Should be worried?

My wife passed this on to me from a website she visits. I have not built one but thought I would share. If you try one let us know how it worked. http://www.instructables.com/id/Truckbed-Bike-Rack/

For more experienced welders. When mig welding a chrome plated piece do you need to remove the plating before welding? Working on a fender brace when I noticed what looked to be copper coating under the chrome. Not knowing anything about chroming I assume this is to help the plating to stick...